EDUCATION
Delhi HC asks govt to treat plea on postponement of nursery admissions as representation
A single-judge bench of the high court presided by Justice Prateek Jalan disposed of the matter after recording the statement of the Delhi government's counsel.
US Embassy to improve English teaching in Delhi government schools
Regional English language officer Ruth Goode from the US Embassy was also present during the launch. She acknowledged the long association of US Embassy with Delhi government and appreciated the efforts taken by the Deputy CM in ensuring that Delhi government teachers learn from the best.
Hyderabad-based Practically raises $4 million
Practically is an intelligent, interactive and immersive learning app for students of classes 6-12 with a focus on STEM learning. It is the only experiential learning app that brings learning alive through immersive videos, interactive augmented reality and 3D simulations.
Education trends to look out for in 2021
As per Antonius Raghubansie, Director of Learning Services, British Council India. the year 2020 saw people turning to online resources to pursue their love for reading in the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, this was fuelled by the need for safety and reduced access to physical libraries and stores.
CBSE Board exams from May 4 to June 10, announces Education Minister Nishank
On Thursday evening, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank made an official announcement with regard to the dates of the examinations. Both the Union Ministry of Education and the CBSE have made it clear that the examinations will have to be taken at the examination centre itself in the pen and paper mode, like every year. No option has been provided for online examinations.
England to delay return to school amid rising Covid-19 infection rates
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told the House of Commons on Wednesday that most primary schools will open as planned on January 4, while all secondary pupils in exam years are to return during the week beginning January 11
BHU to soon start India's first 'Atal Study Centre'
This study centre run by the Faculty of Social Sciences would have detailed study and research programmes related to lives of eminent political personalities of the country. Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Kaushal Kishore Mishra, said, "The Atal Study Centre is being established in the BHU named after former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. More than one dozen courses will be taught in this centre."
CBSE board exams will not start in February: Ramesh Pokhriyal
According to Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, there is no proposal to conduct board examinations in February 2021. Along with this the Union Ministry of Education has clarified that other procedures related to the board examinations will also be given additional time.
IIT-K starts course in Geodesy - Measuring the Earth
The science of Geodesy has applications in monitoring earthquake, volcanic, landslide and weather hazard recognition and response; soil health, water resources, and drought surveillance; climate change including monitoring the polar ice cover; oil spill clean-ups; GPS timing and autonomous vehicle development.
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